Diego Sanchez Interview

"The Losses I've Had Taught Me So Much"

Diego Sanchez on staying fit

AM: Can you take me through your workout? What does a week with Diego Sanchez consist of when training for a fight?

DS:

I’m up at 5 a.m., and run four or five miles in the New Mexico mountains at an altitude of about 8,000 feet. At 9 a.m., I’ll go into town at Greg Jackson’s and spar. After lunch, I’ll work on my wrestling around 3 p.m. until the end of the training day.

AM:

How long do you normally train in a day?DS: I train six to seven hours during the three separate sessions every day while in camp.

AM: How long a break would you take between fights before getting back to your training?

DS:I’m on a mandatory medical suspension right now until my eye heals. But once I have medical clearance, I expect to be back into the cage by late June or July.

AM: What advice would you have for someone that wants to get into competitive MMA?

DS: I think you should stay with your trainers, with your team, and support them.

AM: What kind of diet are you on when training for a fight?

DS: I’ve never been crazy when it comes to controlling my diet. I just avoid processed foods, don’t mix carbs and make sure I get my protein. I’m a carnivore. I love my wild game and especially my buffalo meat.

AM: What, in your opinion, is one quality every man should have?

DS: It’s important to handle and learn from your defeats. The losses I’ve had taught me so much because they humbled me. You learn more from them than you do your victories. They can only make you a better fighter and a better man.

AM: Is there anything that you would like to say in closing?

DS: I’m just looking forward to getting back in there — and to getting my bike shipped back from Daytona.